How To Get Rid Of Stink Bugs

Since it does appear that Stink Bugs aren't likely to go away, the $64 question
everybody's typing into the search engines is "how to get rid of stink bugs".  Let's
start by defining "get rid of".  If you think you're going to eliminate stink bugs
altogether, you're in for a big disappointment.  It would be like trying to get rid of
any other insect on the planet.  It's simply not doable.  It's impractical, and
potentially dangerous to humans and wild life alike.

So where does that leave us?  The next best thing is to learn how to control Stink
Bugs.  Now this is doable, practical and need not be potentially harmful to you or
any of the more desirable creatures around us.  Here is one viable option.

We can never prevent stink bugs from buzzing around outside, but we can
discourage them from congregating on the outside walls of our houses and/or
buildings.  One alternative is to hire a professional pest control company to come
out and spray the outside walls of your structure.

There is one word of caution though about this technique, and that is that pesticides
can sometimes stain siding, expecially vinyl.  If you have a spare piece of siding
somewhere, I recommend having them test their chemical on it before applying
it to your house.

If no staining occurs on your test piece, then it should be safe to apply the
treatment to your building(s).  This procedure should be followed about every 4-6
weeks throughout the warmer months.  What it does is discourage them from
looking for places to hide from the heat of the sun.  They prefer moderate
temperatures - which is why they love to get inside of our houses.  When it gets
cold out, they'll try to get inside to hibernate for the winter.  Simple really.

There is really no one universal solution for how to get rid of stink bugs.  But the
simple act of sealing off any potential entryways is the ultimate course of action. 
Look around for any places you think a stink bug (or any bug) could get in and
close it off.  If the can't get in, they're forced to stay outside.  And if you have
the outside treated, their only other option is to go somewhere else… like your
neighbors' house!